Duffin Drive Downham, South Norfolk
13 addresses across 1 postcode (NR18), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36006850.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 12).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in South Norfolk costs £2,483 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wymondham, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 43 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wymondham Medical Partnership, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 44 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12). Built: 2022 (12).
Council tax
What each band costs in South Norfolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,483 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,655 | £1,931 | £2,207 | £2,483 | £3,035 | £3,586 | £4,138 | £4,966 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (47% of about 570 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 43 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR18 0FB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wymondham 198,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Spooner Row 690 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Attleborough 175,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lime Tree Avenue Wymondham | 200 m |
| Car parks | RCP Parking - Central Hall | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 98.8 km (61 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wymondham Medical Partnership | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peppermint Dental Centre LTD | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Police station | Norfolk Constabulary Police HQ | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East of England Co-op Wymondham Cashzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 180 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 12 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.7 ha | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 7.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moot Hill, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moot Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Market cross | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Smeeth Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Lower Deal Belt | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Shepherd's Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Britton's Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Kimberley Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 13 | 13 |
None of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Norfolk: see them on the South Norfolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham | Primary | 4–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Robert Kett Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wymondham High Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Browick Road Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wymondham Garden Centre NR18 0EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Waitrose NR18 0SS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Sutherlands Nursing Home NR18 0SX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| East Of England Co-operative Society NR18 0HH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Chilli & Ginger NR18 0HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Kong's Fish \& Chips Ltd NR18 0HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Bella Pizza NR18 0HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| The Robert Kett Pub NR18 0HH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bouncing Beans NR18 0SJ | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Ashleigh Primary School NR18 0HL | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (23); On or near Fuschia Court (7); On or near Verbena Drive (6); On or near Ashleigh Gardens (3); On or near Estelle Way (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NR18 0FB: 13 addresses of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Rugby Way · Lavender Road · Twickenham Avenue · Estelle Way · Tuttles Lane East · Fuschia Court · Verbena Drive · Fiona Close · Greenland Avenue · Ashleigh Gardens · Honeysuckle Square · Salvia Close
All the streets in NR18 and across South Norfolk.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.